Pat Lieber, longtime aide to Mayor Tullio, has passed away.
Liebel was Tullio's administrative assistant and adviser for more than 30 years. she also served as acting mayor after Tullio contracted the incurable blood disease amyloidosis.
She later worked at Mercyhurst university for 20 years as the director of alumni relations.
Liebel, who was 88, She died at St. Mary’s Home of Erie.